Great Barrier Island Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Great Barrier Island, New Zealand in December.

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Tryphena

Planning a journey to Great Barrier Island, New Zealand this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Great Barrier Island in December

Great Barrier Island, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. December in Great Barrier Island generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in Tryphena.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Great Barrier Island, New Zealand, check out the map below.

Precipitation

December is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 88 mm (3.5 in) in Tryphena.

Explore Great Barrier Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Great Barrier Island - and find the best time to visit. (based on Tryphena)

January21°C (70°F) February22°C (72°F) March21°C (70°F) April20°C (68°F) May18°C (64°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly16°C (61°F) August15°C (59°F) September16°C (61°F) October17°C (63°F) November18°C (64°F) December20°C (68°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Great Barrier Island in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Great Barrier Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Great Barrier Island

What is the weather like in December for the most popular destinonation in Great Barrier Island, New Zealand?

Tryphena

In December Tryphena generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

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November
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Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Great Barrier Island, in New Zealand.

Great Barrier Island weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Great Barrier Island, New Zealand in December?

December in Great Barrier Island, New Zealand brings excellent weather. In Tryphena, daytime temperatures are typically around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows hover near 17°C (63°F).

What is the average temperature in Great Barrier Island, New Zealand in December?

Average temperatures in Great Barrier Island, New Zealand during December range from a nighttime low near 17°C (63°F) to a daytime high around 20°C (68°F) in Tryphena.

Does Great Barrier Island, New Zealand get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Great Barrier Island, New Zealand during December, with Tryphena averaging close to 88 mm (3.5 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Great Barrier Island, New Zealand?

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Great Barrier Island, New Zealand. Typically, the climate in Tryphena is excellent. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April and December offering mostly excellent weather in Tryphena. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be mixed.

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